The Department of Veteran Affairs recently opened its new Veteran Crisis Line (VCL) satellite office in Atlanta allowing the life-saving hotline to expand capacity by nearly 600 veterans each day, essentially doubling VA's ability to help veterans in need. Callers can dial the National Suicide Prevention Hotline number 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and veterans can choose option 1 to reach a VHA VCL Responder. The text number is 838255, or veterans may chat with trained professionals online at Vets.gov. Calls, texts, and chats are immediately directed to a VA professional who is specially trained to handle emotional and mental health crises for veterans and service members. For more information, see the VCL expansion fact sheet.
For more on veteran benefits, visit the Military.com Benefits Center. For guides on mental health and wellness, visit the Military.com Mental Health and Wellness section.
